Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA
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March 25-May 6, 2029 · Voyage Q906B
Official Cunard voyage: Sydney to Miami
Each published destination is shown once. Repeated calls retain their individual dates and published times.
Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.
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March 27–29, 2029; April 1, 2029; April 4–5, 2029; April 7, 2029; April 10–12, 2029; April 16–20, 2029; April 22–23, 2029; April 25–26, 2029; April 28, 2029; April 30, 2029; May 2, 2029; May 4–5, 2029 are scheduled as time at sea, without a published port call. Onboard activities are confirmed aboard the ship.
There is no shore call on this itinerary stage.
Lyttelton is Christchurch’s port, tucked inside a volcanic harbor beyond the Port Hills. Its steep streets, heritage buildings, and working waterfront contrast with Christchurch’s broad avenues, Avon River, gardens, museums, and ongoing post-earthquake renewal. Māori history and the dramatic Banks Peninsula landscape provide important context for both connected but distinct communities.
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Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, wraps around a hilly natural harbor at the southern end of the North Island. Parliament, Te Papa museum, the waterfront, botanical garden, cable car, and compact arts districts are close together. Strong winds, steep streets, cafés, film culture, and maritime views give the city a distinctive personality.
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Tauranga’s cruise port at Mount Maunganui combines a broad beach, harbor views and a relaxed coastal community. The wider Bay of Plenty offers Māori cultural connections, geothermal landscapes and productive farmland at varying distances. Traffic, weather and longer transfers should guide whether the day remains coastal or ventures inland.
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Auckland spreads across a volcanic isthmus between two harbors, giving New Zealand’s largest city a strong maritime identity. Waterfront precincts, museums, Māori and Pacific collections, and hilltop viewpoints offer varied perspectives. Ferries connect nearby islands and coastal communities, while traffic and travel time matter when planning beyond the central harbor.
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Suva is Fiji’s multicultural capital, set on the rainier southeast coast of Viti Levu. Colonial-era buildings, the Fiji Museum, markets and a lively waterfront introduce the country’s history and contemporary life. Tropical rain, traffic and local customs should be considered when extending the visit toward villages or natural areas.
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Apia is Samoa’s capital, facing a natural harbour near the mouth of the Vaisigano River. Wooden colonial buildings and the legacy of writer Robert Louis Stevenson sit alongside contemporary island life. The surrounding area is known for green landscapes, waterfalls and beaches; confirm travel time and local arrangements before exploring beyond town.
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Crossing the International Date Line is a navigational milestone rather than a port call. The ship adjusts its calendar by one day as it passes the conventional boundary across the Pacific. Exact timing and onboard observance follow the vessel’s route and operational schedule, with no landing or separate shore program implied.
This published stage is viewed from aboard the ship. Follow onboard announcements for viewing arrangements.
Kahului is a gateway to Maui, where Hawaiian culture and dramatic island landscapes provide the setting for a day ashore. Visitors can consider coastal scenery and inland touring according to the available time. Distances and road conditions matter, so choose a realistic route and reconfirm return arrangements before leaving the port area.
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Nawiliwili Harbor lies beside Līhuʻe on Kauai’s southeastern coast, close to Kalapaki Beach and the island’s civic center. Kauai’s identity extends far beyond the port through Native Hawaiian culture, plantation history, rain-carved valleys, waterfalls, and Waimea Canyon. Mountainous terrain makes travel distances important when exploring the Garden Isle.
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Honolulu combines Hawai‘i’s political and cultural capital with the beaches and skyline of Waikīkī. ‘Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum and historic districts provide essential island context, while Diamond Head frames the coast. Traffic can be substantial, so the day’s plan should balance urban landmarks, beach time and travel beyond the central area.
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Los Angeles is reached through the busy ports of San Pedro or Long Beach and spreads across a vast metropolitan region. Museums, film history, beaches and distinctive neighborhoods offer many possibilities, but distances are substantial. Traffic and terminal location make a geographically focused plan essential during a cruise call.
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Puerto Vallarta curves around Banderas Bay beneath the green Sierra Madre. The Malecón, cobbled old town, galleries and beach neighborhoods blend Mexican coastal character with a well-established resort setting. Traffic, heat and the spread of the bay should be considered when combining the central waterfront with areas farther away.
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Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala’s principal Pacific port and a gateway to inland highlands rather than a sightseeing center itself. Colonial Antigua, coffee country and Maya heritage sites lie at varying distances. Heat, traffic, road conditions and the ship’s schedule make transfer time a central consideration for any excursion.
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Puntarenas is a narrow Pacific port city and gateway to Costa Rica’s central and northern landscapes. The immediate waterfront offers a local promenade and seafood traditions, while rainforests, wildlife areas and highland communities require road travel. Heat, traffic, weather and distance should shape the day’s realistic geographic focus.
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A full Panama Canal transit crosses the isthmus through locks, engineered channels, Gatun Lake and tropical landscapes. It is a shipboard navigation experience rather than a conventional port call. Canal authority scheduling, traffic, weather and operational requirements determine the day’s timing, lock sequence and available views.
This published stage is viewed from aboard the ship. Follow onboard announcements for viewing arrangements.
Oranjestad is Aruba’s colorful capital, known for Dutch-Caribbean architecture, shops and a waterfront close to the cruise berths. Beyond town, the island’s dry landscape features cacti, rock formations and broad beaches. Heat, trade winds and transport distances should guide the balance between urban exploration and the coast.
Deluxe Cruises can help compare shore experiences, transfers and independent options around the confirmed call schedule. No voyage-specific excursion availability or inclusion is assumed.
Miami is a major cruise gateway where a dense downtown, Biscayne Bay and tropical neighborhoods meet. Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach, Cuban culture in Little Havana and contemporary arts districts provide contrasting experiences. Bridges, traffic and port procedures should be considered when arranging time before, after or during a call.
Deluxe Cruises can help compare shore experiences, transfers and independent options around the confirmed call schedule. No voyage-specific excursion availability or inclusion is assumed.
Please note: Schedules remain subject to change. Midnight placeholder times are not treated as verified arrival or departure times. Confirm excursion availability and final travel arrangements before booking.
A closer look at this sailing
Voyage Q906B is published for March 25-May 6, 2029, with a Cunard duration of 43 nights, shown here as 43 days in the site's voyage format.
In published order: Sydney, NSW, Australia → Lyttelton (tours to Christchurch), New Zealand → Wellington, New Zealand → Tauranga, New Zealand → Auckland, New Zealand → Suva, Fiji → Apia, Samoa → Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by) → Kahului, HI, USA → Nawiliwili, HI, USA → Honolulu, HI, USA → Los Angeles, CA, USA → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala → Puntarenas, Costa Rica → Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Full Transit) → Oranjestad, Aruba → Miami, FL, USA. The schedule includes 24 published sea days. International Date Line crossings, where present, can change the calendar-date span without changing the published duration.
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This 43-day itinerary aboard Queen Elizabeth follows Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA, with 24 published sea days. The dated port panels below show the official schedule reviewed October 28, 2026. Ask Deluxe Cruises to help compare staterooms, suites, deck locations and travel arrangements for this exact voyage.
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For the March 25-May 6, 2029 Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: Published inclusions cover the accommodation-grade-linked main restaurant, buffet dining, Afternoon Tea, entertainment, library, pools, standard gym and children's clubs. Specialty dining, premium drinks, Wi-Fi packages, spa and salon services and selected fitness classes can cost extra. Room-service inclusions differ between Britannia, Britannia Club and Grill accommodations. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.
For the March 25-May 6, 2029 Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: King beds generally convert to twins, except in single rooms. Selected staterooms have upper Pullman berths and can accommodate up to four guests. The exact room number, category, occupancy and current deck plan must be checked before a child or additional guest is assigned. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.
For the March 25-May 6, 2029 Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: The current verified record does not establish a rule making Cunard shore experiences fare-included. Each tour, transfer, private arrangement and cancellation term must be checked for the exact voyage. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.
For the March 25-May 6, 2029 Sydney, NSW, Australia to Miami, FL, USA sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: Cunard Wi-Fi packages can carry an additional charge. No complimentary allowance, device count or performance level is assumed unless it appears in the exact fare and booking confirmation. The exact booking confirmation controls.
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